The Bible

 

Exodus 30:15

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15 The man of wealth is to give no more and the poor man no less than the half-shekel of silver, when the offering is made to the Lord as the price for your lives.

Commentary

 

Offer

  

This signifies worship.

In Genesis 4:3, this signifies worship from faith without charity. (Arcana Coelestia 346)

In Genesis 4:4, this signifies worship grounded in charity. (Arcana Coelestia 350)